Montego Bay to Fort Lauderdale (MBJ–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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542 mi airlines 21/wk
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NK270
NK Spirit
320
11:48 AM
EST
2:27 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62126
B6 JetBlue
320
1:41 PM
EST
4:28 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6326
B6 JetBlue
320
6:54 PM
EST
9:39 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK833
NK Spirit
32A
10:22 AM
EDT T4
11:05 AM
EST
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62427
B6 JetBlue
320
11:05 AM
EDT T3
11:58 AM
EST
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6727
B6 JetBlue
320
3:40 PM
EDT T3
4:27 PM
EST
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Montego Bay to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 542 mi 1h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

MBJ–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 542 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBJ–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 14 320 1h45-1h47
NK Spirit Airlines 7 320 1h39
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6, NK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + NK (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MBJ to FLL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBJ to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,612
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MBJ → FLL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
FLL → MBJ
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Montego Bay

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MBJ→FLL KIN→FLL
Distance from MBJ 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 21 25
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of MBJ with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Montego Bay.
MBJ: EST · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montego Bay, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
542 mi / 873 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 1h 47m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

MBJ–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montego Bay to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance542 mi / 873 km
Flight time1h 39m to 1h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MBJ
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MBJ to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sangster International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 1h 47m. The route covers 542 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MBJ to FLL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TMB, APF, VRB, MIA, MSY, MKE, MCO, YHZ, YWG, YEG, CUN, JFK, CLT, ATL, YQB, PHL, DFW, RDU, SDQ, BNA, YUL, MSP, BWI, IAH, IAD, MDW, MCI, EWR, ORD, BOS, YYZ, YOW, DEN, PTY and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Montego Bay.
Yes, return flights from FLL to MBJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MBJ to FLL

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MBJ to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBJ to FLL ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 1 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 542 miles (873 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kingston (KIN).